My granmother was jsut diagnosed with stage 2a bone cancer, she is in her early 70's and is starting a mild form of chemo next week. What are the statistics and some helpful information to help me know what to expect?

i believe age decreases survival length, especially if she already had pre existing medical conditions

my grandfather was diagnosed at 67 with cancer, almost 2 years later he's 69 and we had to rush him to the hospital today, he is showing the signs of a cancer patient coming to an end. having trouble breathing, very weak, awake one minute asleep the next 10-15.. he had other medical conditions that didnt allow him surgery, or strong chemotherapy

no one can really say how long she has though, they told my grandfather he had 3 weeks when they found the cancer. 2 years later he is finnaly going to be at peace

Are you sure this is a primary bone sarcoma and not a metastatic malignancy which is much more common?

You tell us "stage IIA" - but what's the grade?

Primary bone sarcomas are relatively rare neoplasms.

Approximately 2,400 new cases are identified annually in the United States.

Osteosarcoma is the most common malignant primary bone tumor comprising 30% of all such malignancies - but these affect younger people.Chondrosarcoma is the second most common malignant primary tumor of bone.The incidence is approximately half that of osteosarcoma.Chondrosarcomas usually develop in middle-aged and older adults.

Mild form of chemotherapy?

That makes no sense for a bone sarcoma.

Are you sure this isn't a chronic lymphocytic leukemia instead?

You must provide accurate, precise information for an educated answer.

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Spreedog has provided a very complete answer that is far better than anything I can contribute.I would especially emphasize the distinction between primary and metastatic bone cancer though, as that is the primary driver for prognosis in this case.